WPS Sheets Protect Workbook Feature Guide

Feature Summary

Protect Workbook is used to lock the overall structure of the workbook, preventing others from adding, deleting, moving, renaming, or hiding sheets.

Feature Description

Operation Steps

Enabling Workbook Protection

Feature Entry
"Review" tab → "Protect Workbook" button

1. Click the "Protect Workbook" button in the Review tab
2. In the pop-up window, check "Structure" (locks operations such as adding, deleting, moving, renaming, and hiding sheets)
3. You can also check "Window" (locks window size and position)
4. Enter the protection password, confirm the password, and click OK
5. Save the file for the settings to take effect

Removing Workbook Protection

Feature Entry
"Review" tab → "Unprotect Workbook" button

1. Click the "Unprotect Workbook" button in the Review tab
2. Enter the password set during protection
3. Click OK to remove the protection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the difference between Protect Workbook and Protect Sheet?

• Solution: Protect Sheet controls cell editing permissions within a single sheet; Protect Workbook controls the structure of the entire workbook (adding, deleting, moving sheets, and so on).

Q2: Can I still edit cell content after protecting the workbook?

• Solution: Yes. Protect Workbook only controls structural operations at the sheet level and does not affect cell-level editing. To restrict cell editing, you need to set up Protect Sheet separately.

Q3: How do I protect only the workbook structure without locking the window?

• Solution: In the Protect Workbook pop-up window, check only "Structure" and leave "Window" unchecked.

Notes

• Protect Workbook protects the structure at the workbook level, not the cell content
• Protecting both the sheet and the workbook simultaneously achieves comprehensive data security protection